Pre-Christmas Message

Christmas – Week One Christmas is one of our most cherished holidays. But, what does it mean?  What are the things we need to remember about Christmas? We’ll help answer these questions by studying:The meaning of Christmas.What is the theology of Christmas.Two essential truths we need to believe about Christmas.There is the meaning of the word, Christmas.Christmas comes from two words, “Christ and mass.”“Mass” is a Latin word that means, “celebration” or “festival.” This means that Christmas is the celebration or festival of Christ.The theology of Christmas is important to understand.Matthew 1:18-23The arrival of Jesus was foretold by the Prophet Isaiah. (Isaiah 7:10-14)Isaiah 7:12Isaiah 7:14There are two essential truths we need to believe about Christmas.1st Essential Truth – Jesus was born of a virgin.Matthew 1:18Matthew 1:20Immanuel means, “God with us.”  John 3:16God came Himself to pay the penalty for our sin.2nd Essential Truth – Jesus came in the flesh.Matthew 16:16John 1:1,141 John 4:2-32 John 1:7Hebrews 2:14One out of one people die!Isaiah 9:6